The Artifice Summer 2013

Oklahoma Art Education Association Newsletter Summer 2013 Volume 11 Issue 3 Mission Statement– Providing Oklahoma students with the highest quality of visual arts education.

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Art Matters-Advocacy Rules Oklahoma City Museum of Art

June 20 77 Art Education Professionals attended the Leadership Institute from Oklahoma,

Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin,

Arkansas, New Mexico, Minnesota, Virginia, and Michigan.

by Eric Lyons-OAEA President

Hello all! As always, I hope that this artifice finds you well and that your summer has been a relaxing one. It’s hard to believe that the summer is quickly dwindling away? I know, thanks for the reminder right? I hope

that you have had time to rejuvenate and get prepared for another wonderful school year.

This summer has been a rather busy one for the OAEA and has even made my summer slip away even a little bit quicker. But I am more than pleased to announce the success of our NAEA Leadership and Western Region Conference that we hosted in June. In my opinion, I don’t think that it could have gone any better. I would like to give a special thanks to our awesome committee that headed up the entire thing. Marsha Carman, Bob Curtis, Barbara Gabel, Isolete De Almeida, Bryon Chambers, Jann Jeffery, and Susan Gabbard all did a phenomenal job of organizing such a big event. I know that physically I received many of the thanks, due to the title of “president” but you guys were the backbone, and deserve every bit of the recognition. Hats off to you all.

Our Leadership Institute was a great way for all of us to refuel our tank and regain that passion to carry to our classroom in the coming years. It was also great to have such a showing of Oklahoma Art Educators in attendance. Showing that out great state ranks at the top of Art Educators and their desire to educate and inspire. I received countless compliments in the numbers of our very own being there to participate. Altogether there were 77 people at the Leadership Institute and 46 at the Western Region Forum. Besides Oklahoma, there were folks from Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Arkansas, New Mexico, Minnesota, Virginia, and Michigan.

Barbara Gabel shared with us the importance of advocacy and the ways that it can help grow your Art program to be the best. The Kennedy Center Alliance of Arts has a wonderful guideline available to all via their website and I would encourage you all to print it out to help you develop an Art Program. Personally, it was a great way for me to see the importance of being proactive. Being ahead of the curve so that when your administration comes asking you questions you already have an answer. Be ready for them; don’t wait for them to come to you.

Jennifer James, Executive Director of Oklahomans for the Arts, followed with a panel discussion, “Art Matters: Advocacy Rules” I felt like I was in a room full of rock stars at this point. We had Joel Gavin, Oklahoma Arts Council, Julia Kirk, OVAC, Bob Palmer, University of

Central Oklahoma, Ann Tomlins, Art Director for Tulsa Public Schools and State Senator Connie Johnson. Each of these panel members was able to share their views on the importance of Art Education of course, but also the importance of the advocacy of Art. Senator Johnson said it best “ Being proactive towards your legislators is the way to the top. Don’t wait for the problem to arise, be there and be proactive towards all issues that you think are important”.

The entire day was jam packed with helpful information to us as an organization as well as us as an individual piece of the puzzle. Remaining topics covered National Common Core, Strategic Planning, Board Development, Grants and Foundations, and Advocacy.

Our remaining two and a half days were designated to our Western Region Leaders. Each day was compiled with Work Sessions, Exploring of Oklahoma City and building relationships with those of surrounding states. We visited the Western Heritage Museum and had lunch at Persimmon Hill Café courtesy of Davis Publishing. Paseo Arts district gallery tour, including the Red Dirt Revival Show at our very own Jann Jeffreys Gallery, just a fabulous showing of our Past Presidents Art.

My favorite part of being associated also with NAEA is the opportunity to brainstorm with other states. Learn new tricks, things that are working in their organizations and often times just knowing that we aren’t the only one in the boat. That there are other states with other art educators that have the same wants, needs and struggles, that we have. They all share openly because they see the importance of strengthening each organization. I was especially humbled by all of their concerns with the well being of anyone in our state affected by the tornadoes. States showed up with supplies in tow to have donated to the school affected, but more importantly they came with words of compassion and support. Why would you not want to be a part of this amazing organization? People are just amazing.

I look forward to the next coming months and our push for membership. NAEA has set a challenge to all of the regions for a membership drive and I know that Oklahoma can be at the top of the list. Lets hit the trail and reach the almost 1400 Art teachers that our great state houses. The opportunities are endless. Lots of things are happening in Oklahoma that I am really proud of, keep up the hard work. keep in mind the upcoming conference, submitting your proposals to participate as workshop leaders, and member art show. Can’t wait until next time.

-Eric Lyons

President OAEA

Marsha with Debra Reeve, executive director of the NAEA

Marsha Carman, OAEA Immediate Past President

NAEA Position Statement on PreK-12 Teacher

Evaluation in the Visual Arts [Adopted March 2011]

The purpose of evaluating PreK-12 teachers is to ensure high quality art education that meets the needs of all students. Quality evaluation must be a collaborative process between art educator and evaluator(s) with a clear understanding of the distinctive characteristics of the visual arts and the creative process. Using this collaborative process, art educators should receive regular feedback that helps them grow as professionals. Evaluation should be used to provide information to build the strongest possible instructional teams and hold school leaders accountable for supporting each educator’s professional development.

Ultimately, the evaluation processes should focus on making sure every student receives high quality instruction and meets with success in the discipline. Key elements of quality teacher evaluation should include: With the new evaluation tools in Oklahoma, it is our responsibility as art educators to educate our administrators on what to look for in our teaching methods. Whether your school is using the Tulsa Model or Marzano, you should be proactive in providing information on what it takes to be a successful art educator. I have borrowed some ideas from our Nebraska neighbors on ways to help your administrators know what to look for when evaluating an art educator and the success of their program. Many administrators evaluating do not have expertise in the visual arts area and will appreciate the following tips:

An annual process that is based on clearly focused rigorous performance expectations Multiple measures should include things such as student growth, classroom observations centered on student learning, district or teacher generated assessments Regular feedback from instructional managers that include the educator in conversations about student progress and the educator’s long and short term goals Proficiency ratings that provide the educator with a clear picture of their current performance in a variety of areas An individualized professional development plan that supports the continued growth and improvement of the educator

2014 Young Talent in Oklahoma will be held at Oklahoma City University from February 8 to March 1 2014. All forms are being updated and will be

available in the Fall on the OAEA website and changes will be announced at the Secondary meeting at the Fall OAEA conference at OSU.

Criteria for successful Art Educators: 1. Sees developing relationship with students as key to student success.- students know they are cared for. 2. Builds an effective classroom environment. 3. Successfully integrates across the curriculum. 4. Teaches process and technique through the creation of art. 5. Establishes a collaborative and/or collegial environment between teachers and students as well as students and students. 6. Applauds creative thinking rather than mimicry - differentiating instruction for unique results. 7. Establishes high standards with formative, summative, and authentic assessment—enabling students to set and reach high goals. 8. Relates the creative process and problem- solving skills to everyday life. 9. Actively engages students at all times. 10. Believes in students in a positive way and that all students have potential. 11. Seeks continuing development in their field (is a perpetual learner). 12. Is an active artist.

Bob Curtis, Marsha Carmen, Isolete De Almeida and Scott Benson with Davis Publishing at the Nat. Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum

A word from Bob Curtis

Call for Nominations Oklahoma Art Educator Awards 2014

Anyone who is a member of OAEA can be nominated for an award to recognize their excellent work as a teacher of art. Now is the best time for nominations. The deadline for this year is August 30, 2013, since we need time for a committee to read the nominations and get awards ready for the OAEA Fall Conference in September. Please look around you and see if you find someone who needs to be recognized as an excellent art teacher. An awards packet consists of the following:: Total of six pages

1. Nomination Form (one page) 2. Nomination Letter (one page) 3. Vita Form (two pages written by the nominee) 4. Two letters of recommendation from others who

know the nominee 5. Photo of the nominee

We would like to give awards in at least the following categories at the Fall Conference in Stillwater on September 21, 2013: Oklahoma Art Educator of the Year Higher Education Art Educator of the Year Secondary Art Educator of the Year Middle School Art Educator of the Year Elementary Art Educator of the Year Retired Art Educator of the Year Museum Art Educator of the Year To get current forms for nominations, click on the link below or copy and paste them into your browser. This will take you to the NAEA Awards booklet. The nomination forms are near the end of the booklet. http://www.arteducators.org/grants/NAEA_Awards_2014.pdf Nominations and questions should be sent to Bob Curtis, 2305 N. Warren Avenue, OKC, OK 73107. You can also contact Bob by phone at (405) 831-7107 or by email at [email protected] . Look forward to hearing from you.

NAEA National Conference Award Recipients: Donna Bernard-Western Region Secondary Teacher of the Year Susan Gabbard-Distinguished Service Award Frances Williams is being recognized for the Oklahoma Art Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to these spectacular Art Educators. We had such a good time in Ft.Worth!!!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2013

Contact: Cory Wilkerson 800-587-6814 [email protected]

NCCAS launches public review of PreK-8 draft arts standards June 30

The National Coalition for Core Arts Standards (NCCAS) will release PreK-8 draft standards for an online public review June 30 through July 15. A preliminary invitational review of the draft eighth-grade standards was completed in April. Almost 500 respondents, consisting of groups selected by the NCCAS leadership organizations, as well as state teams of educators, teaching artists, and community arts providers reviewed the work created by discipline writing teams in dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts.

Anyone with an interest is welcome to participate in the public review of one or more of the discipline grade-band drafts in dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts. Please visit the NCCAS website at http://nccas.wikispaces.com/NCCAS+June+30th+Public+Review for detailed instructions.

NCCAS is the coalition of national arts and education organizations and media arts representatives that are developing the 2014 National Core Arts Standards. The new, voluntary grade-by-grade web-based standards are intended to affirm the place of arts education in a balanced core curriculum, support the 21st-century needs of students and teachers, and help ensure that all students are college and career ready. The arts standards emphasize “big ideas,” philosophical foundations, enduring understandings/essential questions, and anchor/performance standards, all of which are intended to guide the curriculum development and instructional practices that leads to arts literacy for all students.

The NCCAS standards writing teams are currently working on drafts of the high school (9-12) standards; an invitational review of the high school work will occur in September. A public review of the comprehensive draft PreK-12 standards, including model cornerstone assessments, will begin in January, 2014. The current project timeline includes a release date of March, 2014, for the complete and finished standards.

For the most current information about the project, visit http://nccas.wikispaces.com, or the NCCAS Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NationalCoalitionForCoreArtsStandards.

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Calling all Art Educators! Mark September 20 and 21 on your

calendars now for the 2013 OAEA Fall Conference that will be once again held on the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater.

This year's theme is "Support Creativity!" We are honored to have Marilyn G. Stewart as our Keynote speaker sponsored by Davis Publishing and along with a variety of wonderful Professional Development opportunities, the Member Art Exhibit and the chance to network with art educators from around the state, the conference is sure to be incredible!

Marilyn G. Stewart is a professor of Art Education at Kutztown University in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, where she teaches courses in art criticism, aesthetics, and art education in the undergraduate and graduate programs. Dr. Stewart was the 1997–1998 Visiting Scholar with the Getty Education Institute for the Arts. Known for her ability to translate difficult art education concepts into practical, inquiry-based activities for the classroom, Dr. Stewart is General Editor for the Art Education in Practice Series published by Davis Publications. Her book, Thinking Through Aesthetics, provides teachers with theoretical background and practical suggestions for helping their students think critically about art and their experiences with art.

Dr. Stewart is a frequent keynote speaker at meetings and seminars around the country and serves as a consultant in a variety of projects sponsored by the Getty Education Institute, The College Board, and the Milken Family Foundation. Working with state departments of education, school districts, universities, and museums, she has conducted more than 150 staff development institutes, seminars, or in-service days in over 20 states. Dr. Stewart is also co-author of the middle school program, Art and the Human Experience.

The "Support Creativity" Fall Conference Registration Form, more conference information and updates are all available on the OAEA website http://oaea-ok.org Hope to see you there! Jennifer Dix Brown Eastern Vice-President

Oklahoma Art Education Association

2013 Fall Conference September 20 & 21

Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK Registration

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Pre-Registraion is DUE on-line or postmarked by FRIDAY, September 6, 2013.

Pre-Registration cost by 9/6/13 cost on-site OAEA/NAEA Member $50.00 $60.00 $_____________ (Includes lunch) Non-Member $60.00 $75.00 $_____________ (Includes lunch) Student s and Retired $25.00 $30.00 $_____________ (Includes lunch) Paid with cash ________ Check# ________ Purchase Order Number ________Total Amount $_____________

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Please send this completed form and check to: OAEA Treasurer, Carla Wade, PMB 207,

902 Arlington Center, Ada, OK 74820

OAEA 2013 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

SHARE YOUR IDEAS WITH OTHERS The 2013 Fall Convention of OAEA will be at the Oklahoma State University, Art Department and Alumni Center. The dates are Friday. September 20 and Saturday, September 21. 2013. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to share some of your teaching ideas or a favorite lesson with others in the organization. If you would like to present at the conference, please fill out this form and email it to Jennifer Dix Brown @ [email protected] by the deadline of July 19, 2013. Presenters will be notified of their acceptance and their schedule by August 1, 2013. Thanks for sharing your expertise. PRESENTER: CO-PRESENTER: Name _______________________________ Name ____________________________ Mailing Address ______________________ Mailing Address ___________________ ___________________________________ __________________________________ Home Phone ________________________ Home Phone _______________________ Cell Phone __________________________ Work Phone _______________________ E-mail ______________________________E-mail ____________________________ TYPE OF SESSION: COST TO PARTICIPANT: Hands on Activity ____________________ Materials Fee ______________________ Demonstration _______________________ Cash payment at the door/first come basis. Information (Lecture) _________________ Participant limit ____________________ LEVEL: TIME NEEDED: Elementary _________________________ Half hour __________________________ Middle School _______________________ One hour __________________________ Secondary ___________________________ Two hours _________________________ All Levels ___________________________ EQUIPMENT NEEDED: DAY PREFERRED: Overhead Projector ___________________ Friday ____________________________ Slide Projector _______________________ Saturday __________________________ Extension cord _______________________ Television/VCR______________________ Computer Projector ___________________(OSU is a Wi-Fi campus) SESSION TITLE: ____________________________________________________ IMPORTANT: Brief description of the workshop to be printed in conference papers (25 word limit) *Those presenting will be exempt from Registration fee but will be required to pay $25 for the luncheon on Saturday. Please include your payment with this form. _______Enclosed is my $25 _____I will not be attending the luncheon on Saturday.

In conjunction with the 2013 Fall Conference, the OSU School of Architecture and the OSU Department of Art, the Oklahoma Art Education Association invites all members to submit artwork for the OAEA Members Showcase. This is a great opportunity for all members to participate in making this an impressive showcase so start making preparations now!

All artworks should be professionally framed with a wire for hanging. Please attach the entry form below to the back of your artwork. Make arrangements to deliver you artwork to any OAEA board member by Friday September 13. We are looking forward to having every member participate and attend a reception on Friday, September 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Oklahoma State University School of Architecture Gallery.

Email us at:

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Those who can-do.

Those who teach

can……

AND DO!!!!!

Name (First) __________________(Last) _________________

School______________________________________________

Level Taught________________________________________

Media______________________________________________

Size________________________________________________

Title_______________________________________________

2D_________ 3D____________

*Although precautions will be taken neither OSU nor OAEA are

responsible for lost or damaged property.

Art for the Heart was a day of free art activities for Moore school children, especially those affected by the tornado of May 20th which destroyed two elementary schools, sponsored by the Oklahoma Art Education Association. It was held at the Moore Public Library on May 31st and again on June 5th. and donations were provided by Michael's Stores and several teachers. Many OAEA members helped on both days from all over the state. Many children participated from the schools and created artwork to take home with them. Thanks to all who participated. The day was organized by Moore Public Schools teachers Donna Barnard and Patty Miner. The event was publicized on the City of Moore website and PTA websites of Plaza Towers and Briarwood Elementary schools.

Thanks to May 31 volunteers Patty Miner, Margie Watters, Debra Detamore, Eric Lyons, Amber Heilman with son Cyrus and friend Steven, and Isolete De Almeida. You all were great!"

There were several other volunteers on June 5. We don't have a complete list, but we did have Betty Bowen, Mikel Ibarra and her son Max, Patty Miner, Debra Detamore, Jackie Knapp from USAO, Eric, Donna, and others.

“Never Underestimate the Power of the Arts”

Sponsored by Oklahoma Art Education Association

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OAEA has a strong history of our teachers supporting each other in times of crisis. I have had teachers contact me to see how they could help the teachers affected by the tornadoes. If you are in need or you have unneeded materials to donate please contact [email protected] or post on the OAEA Facebook page. With conference coming soon this is a wonderful time to encourage an art teacher, artist, or friend of the arts to join our organization. Please check your membership as well. (I have also been guilty of forgetting to renew on time.) Renew your membership online at http://www.arteducators.org We would also like to challenge our members to post a lesson plan or lesson idea on the OAEA Facebook page. We look forward to seeing you at conference! Brandy and Lisa

Crescent is a small district North of Oklahoma City on Highway 74. For the last three years the high school art department has hosted a Summer Art Camp for K - 8 students in the Crescent area. The camp goes Monday through Thursday nine am to noon. Students experience many different media, such as clay, weaving, dyeing, glass, watercolors, pastels and more. This year we had 24 campers. Kristy Lovett-OAEA Board member, Frontier Country Director

Youth Arts Month (YAM) dates and information will be released at the OAEA Fall Conference. For any

questions or details about 2014 YAM events please go to our OAEA website, http://oaea-ok.org/.

Enjoy the rest of your Summer!

Mrs. Crittendon started the project by showing several short videos which included statistics about genocide, an introductory speech by One Million Bones founder and director Naomi Natale, and the survivor story of a young man from Congo. Then they watched how-to videos for making different bones out of clay. Their bones included the femur, spine, tibia, fibula, plevis, scapula, ribs, radius, ulna, skull, jaw bones, and even an entire hand put together with fishing line. Mrs. Lorah, EHS librarian, made a display in the library with pictures and statistics about genocide. The display included books, both factual and historical ficton, that could be checked out for more information. The bones made by the students were also on display in the library for several weeks. The bones made by the students will be shipped to Washington, D. C., for the 3 day installation event on the National Mall, June 8-10, 2013. Mrs. Crittendon participated in One Million Bones because she agrees with the following quote by Carl Wilkens, the only American to remain in Rwanda during the 1994 genocide when 800,000 people were killed in 90 days. “When we make something with our hands, it changes the way we feel, which changes the way we think, which changes the way we act.” - Carl Wilkens

One Mill ion Bones is a large-scale social arts practice, which means education, hands-on art making, and public installations are combined to raise awareness of ongoing genocides and mass atrocities in places like Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia and Burma. One Million Bones is collecting 1,000,000 handcrafted bones for a three-day installation event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., June 8-10, 2013. The installation will exist as a collaborative site of conscience to honor victims and survivors, and will also serve as a visual petition against ongoing conflicts and a resounding call for much needed and long overdue action. The National Mall installation will feature international speakers and performers, educational workshops, a candlelight vigil, and the opportunity to Act Against Atrocities during an advocacy day on Capitol Hill led by their partners at the Enough Project. One Million Bones is committed to leveraging the power of art to inspire activism. They believe that art is a powerful tool when used to effect social change and offers an immediate and visceral connection to difficult issues.

Sarah Carnes has worked in Oklahoma City Public Schools for nearly eighteen years. She has been at Fillmore Elementary School for almost eleven years teaching Visual Art to nearly 900 students a week. The upcoming school year will be her third year as the Fine Arts Team Leader for Elementary Visual Art for OKCPS assisting teachers and Susan Gabbard. She is also a Core Knowledge trainer for the district. Sarah graduated from Northwest Classen High School and received her Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and Master's degree in Special Education-LD from UCO in Edmond. She is married to Jeramy Carnes and they have two daughters. Sarah loves to travel and shop at thrift stores. She regularly helps with community and church related activities. Sarah is passionate about fine arts education and children developing their personal creativity throughout their lives

Oklahoma Art Education Association has 315 members on Facebook. Join us. Email us at [email protected] Go to our website http://oaea-ok.org/ Arni Anderson doing a

painting demonstration to a classroom of Students

Name PositionOpen Secondary ChairMarsha Carman Past President/Great Plains CountryRuth Crittendon SecretaryFrances Williams Middle Level ChairNatalie Hughes Youth Arts MonthAmy Harden Middle Level ChairBrandy Sitts MembershipLisa Taulman MembershipChris Cochran Youth Arts MonthTracy Gibson GrantsGlen Henry State Department LiasonTina Vercelli Arbuckle CountryRosemary Burke Carol Retired ChairJann Jeffrey Portfolio DayBob Curtis AwardsCindy Gharibvand Youth Arts MonthMikel Iberra Web LiasonKevin Thomas Adminstration ChairCarla Wade TreasurerIsolete De Almeida President ElectEric Lyons PresidentNancy Matthison National Board Certified ChairBryon Chambers Museum ChairJennifer Dix Brown Eastern VP and Green CountryEdna McMillan Western VPDebra Detamore YTIOChris Ramsay Higher EdMichelle Barnes NewsletterShelley Self YTIODonna Barnard YTIOLynette Hill Red Carpet CountryKristi Lovett Frontier CountrySarah Carnes Elementary Chair

Oklahoma Art Education Association 2013 Board